(HBO) – As the COVID-19 pandemic has been gradually controlled, more and more tourists have chosen Son Thuy commune in Mai Chau district as a destination for their holidays, with the number of visitors to the locality since the beginning of this year estimated at 20,000.
With the locality’s exploitation of its potential and
available advantages to develop ecological, community-based and experience
tourism, Son Thuy promises to become an ideal destination for tourists to
explore ethnic cultural identities, and enjoy the beautiful natural landscape
of the northwestern mountainous region.

A panorama of Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort in Suoi
Lon hamlet, Son Thuy commune (Mai Chau)
Son Thuy commune has five hamlets adjacent to Hoa Binh lake,
whose advantages are unspoiled natural landscapes, fresh and cool climate, and
convenient transport. It is also home to the Muong, Dao, Thai, Mong, Kinh and
Tay ethnic groups, creating unique features, customs and habits of each ethnic
group in terms of cuisine, cultural lifestyles and costume.
In addition to focusing on exploiting the strength of
ecotourism, many households have invested capital in improving facilities and
building community-based tourist sites. The commune currently has seven
households involved in homestay service in Suoi Lon, Khan Ha and San Sop
hamlets. Visiting here, tourists can learn about cultural identities and
traditional customs and habits of ethnic groups; visit caves, experience
kayaking and trekking; and enjoy local dishes.
Bui Van Dong, Chairman of the commune People's Committee
said: "Making the most of potential and available advantages to develop
tourism into a spearhead economic sector has helped raise people's incomes and
promote economic development. In the coming time, the commune’s Party Committee
and authorities will continue to strengthen the promotion to attract more
investors in tourism development”.
He expressed his hope to receive funding to upgrade
essential infrastructure systems such as electricity, roads and water for daily
activities, and create more unique tourism products, attracting tourists to
visit and experience./.
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.